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So a little context, I'm a 30 year old person with almost $60k in savings (all of it in cash in my checking and money market accounts). I don't have any kids or debts, and I don't own any property. My current yearly income is $50k before tax and I spent $1k on average on rent and food.

I have an advanced degree in STEM and I'm currently at a job where I have zero motivation to continue. I have been applying for jobs in the last month or so. I have gotten 2 interviews and a handful of phone calls, but nothing concrete yet. I envision it will be another 2-4 months before I can get a job offer and start working. I have been back at my work for a month now after the lockdown and have not been productive. It's a research based job so it's extra tough when your motivation is gone.

I'm thinking about quitting my job and start traveling in the country in my car. I travel by car and will be camping the whole so the expenses will be low. I think I can get by with $500-700 per month on the road, depending on how much I drive and things I buy. I plan to keep renting my place ($700/month) so I have a place to come back to when I need a break because I don't plan being on the road full time. I also need a place to store all my stuff.

Am I being stupid or it's a good time to take a break and clear the head? It's a tough decide mostly due to the current pandemic situation and I'd like to see what others have to say. Thanks in advance!



Submitted June 03, 2020 at 03:25PM by edzholt https://ift.tt/2Yc0ojh

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